6:2-4 - "...Neither did they receive any unto baptism save they came forth with a broken heart and a contrite spirit..."
If we have not truly repented of our sins, baptism is not going to help us out too much. We need to be sincere in our repentance and desire to come unto Christ.
6:4 - "...that they might be remembered and nourished by the good word of God..."
President Hinckley has said that every new convert (and basically everybody in the church) needs a friend, a responsibility, and to be nourished by the good word of God. We should help where we can, especially with helping others come unto Christ.
6:4 - "...Christ...was the author and the finisher of their faith..."
Jesus Christ made it possible for us to have faith, and we must be grateful. He also made it possible that our faith can be 'finished' or 'refined.' If we will let Him, He can help us increase and refine our faith.
6:9 - "...And their meetings were conducted by the church after the manner of the workings of the Spirit, and by the power of the Holy Ghost..."
It's important to conduct meetings by the Spirit - we need to be led by the Spirit in all things and baptism leads us to the Spirit.
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