True worship goes beyond tradition, location, or religion as Jesus revealed to the Samaritan woman in John 4. Authentic worship happens in spirit and truth - connecting with God through our reborn spirit while aligning with His revealed truth. Our spirits must be alive through salvation to truly worship, and our worship must be grounded in God's truth. When we worship, we submit our authority to God, symbolized by bowing down. The Father actively seeks those who will worship Him this way, making worship not optional but necessary for believers who desire to know God intimately.