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The gift of the Holy Ghost is the fourth of the "first principles and ordinances of the Gospel." First being " Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ; second, Repentance ; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost." Latter-day Saints are told to seek out this gift and to invite the spirit into their daily lives and homes. They are taught that by listening to this "still, small voice" they may receive comfort and divine inspiration (such as cautions and warnings, or personal revelation). They are also taught that the Holy Ghost will sanctify their souls, making them not just worthy to be in the presence of God, but to become more like God. The baptism of water spoken by Jesus to Nichodemus was a literal baptism as practiced in the church. The baptism of fire is to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Only those who have the Melchizedek Priesthood are able to confirm newly baptized members such that they can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, whereas Priest s are only able to baptize. |
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