Baptism of Fire

In the previous post concerning Baptism, Jesus teaches an important truth, that is often overlooked.  This is the truth:

Jesus answered, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

https://scriptures.info/scriptures/nt/john/2

We are all born of the flesh (natural men and women) and hence the Baptism of water, is for our flesh.  The Kingdom of God, however, is Spiritual.  A Baptism of the Spirit is required, if one desires an inheritance where Jesus dwells.  Please keep in mind, being born of the Spirit, or being Baptized by the Spirit requires effort.

One person telling another person to "receive the Holy Ghost", is not quite the same thing as being cleansed by the Spirit, and being made holy.  The Baptism of the Spirit that Jesus is speaking about, is a sanctification process, burning out the spiritual impurities of the recipient.  Being born of the Spirit, has been likened to a "Baptism of Fire".  

In chapter five of Third Nephi, verse nine, Jesus explains what is necessary for us to receive a Baptism of the Spirit, and also to inherit the Kingdom of God.  Three specific things are mentioned, "Repentance", "Baptism in His name", and "Becoming like a little child".  

https://scriptures.info/scriptures/bofm/3nephi/5

Jesus explains if we want to receive "these things" (our Baptism of Fire, to be born again, born of the Spirit), we must follow His instructions:    

1. Repent of our sins, or "turn to Him".

2. Get Baptized in water, in His name.

3. Become as a little child. 

"... ye can in nowise receive these things, unless you become as a little child".

What does Jesus mean when he says "become as a little child"?

I believe what he is saying is this: If we really want to come unto Him, we will need Jesus to tell us exactly how to proceed.  We must listen to our Father, as a little child, and ask Him to lead us back into His presence.  If we will ask Jesus, He will tell us exactly what we need to do, exactly what we need to correct, so that we are no longer missing the mark, and may receive the Baptism of Fire.  The direction that I receive from Him, will be specific for me, and my issues.  The direction that you receive from Him, will be specific for you.  

This really works!  I have asked and I've been given some items to work on.

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