As Christians, we should never forget the importance of water baptism. In the Bible, baptism is commanded several times and is mentioned as one of the steps to accomplishing salvation. Baptism symbolizes repentance and faith, serving as a declaration of choosing God above all else. As we see in the New Testament, Jesus himself was baptized by John, and he later commanded his disciples to baptize others. (Acts 19:4, Matthew 28:19)
I may add, the Bible also shows the significance of water baptism in Acts 2:37, 8:36, 9:17, 10:44, 16:14, Acts 16:30, etc.
Throughout these many verses, belief in Jesus Christ is consistently followed by baptism, showing that the New Testament church not only prioritized baptism but also considered it a crucial part of salvation. I do truly believe that this will always be an important step to salvation, and since it is, in fact, commanded by Jesus, we should strive to follow.