Faith and repentance lead us to baptism. As we change our lives we want to keep all God's commandments. Baptism is a commandment. (see John 3:5 and 2 Nephi 9:23) This effort to keep all of God's commandments brings us closer to Him.
Baptism brings us closer to God in a couple ways. First, we are cleansed of all our former guilt and sins and we have a fresh start. Secondly, we make sacred promises with God called covenants.
When repentance has been sincere, baptism removes all our former guilt and shame. We are forgiven and cleansed of all prior sins and trespasses against God. We have come with a broken heart and a sincere desire to learn and God's will for us. He in turn has blessed us with peace and healing. With baptism He offers us greater blessings in the future as we continue to improve our lives and follow closer to His will every day.
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