For my blog post today, I would like to focus on Lamoni's people. In Alma, his people are addicted to killing and bloodshed. When they finally heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ though, they were ready to bury this addiction.
 Alma 24:19 reads , " And thus we see that, when these Lamanites were brought to believe and to know the truth, they were firm, and would suffer even unto death rather than commit sin; and this we see that they buried their weapons of peace, or they buried the weapons of war, for peace." They gained strength and guidance in order to put aside their addictions and become better people. This can relate to us today because we all have addictions. While it may not being the addiction to murder, it is still a good lesson to take into consideration. People are now addicted to drugs, alcohol, pornography, eating, and so on. If we follow the teachings and examples of Lamoni's people, and bury our addictions, then we will be stronger and more happy. I know that the weight of addiction not only affects you, but it also affects those around you. The great thing about burying your addictions is that you don't have to do it alone. When you look to Christ, he will help you. And in the end, it will be worth it.