Just as fragmentation and independence had been the hallmark of the pre-Christian, Roman Jewish communities, these characteristics and attitudes threatened to put their mark on the newly formed Christian communities as well. There is no room for a self-important ego in such an act. Paul invites these Roman Christians to participate in so completely is the kind of worship God has always demanded of all human beings. Worship is not dependent upon the time, place, the formality of it's content or the tradition of it's music. Worship has to do with an attitude of reverence for God and genuine expressions of love, thanksgiving and devotion.
Worship can be public or private, indoors or outdoors, upbeat or reflective.