Forgiveness Plan of Ministry for
The Pastor and First Lady” Scenario: John Mark Sinlow, of Cary, NC was convicted of first degree murder eleven years ago and sentenced to death for killing the five-year-old son of The Reverend Dr. & Mrs. (First Lady) A. Jimmy King. The son, Little Jimmy King, Jr., was abducted, abused and sexually assaulted before being stabbed over 13 times to death. John Mark Sinlow has shown no remorse for the brutal, savage killing, at court he told Judge Clarence Thompson that if he ever gets out of Central Prison he was going to find the prettiest, little boy he could to have fun with. Pastor and First Lady Jimmy King were opposed to the death penalty UNTIL their only son was killed; now they look forward
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Continue to ask God for more knowledge, patience, wisdom, love and understanding to forgive. He would give them to her. (Matthew 7:7 NLT). Likewise, there was the need for repentance, to turn from sin (their thoughts, actions) and change their hearts and behavior (Acts 17:30 NLT). Another essential point pastor King shared with his wife was to think about the Sinlow (the other person). Not many people that committed such a crime would brag and confess to it, unless there were some mental and/or psychology problems. Moreover, one must be in Christ and stay in Christ to be able to forgive on this level …show more content…
In the same way, use Fred Luskin’s, “The Nine Steps to Forgiveness,” to compliment the process. Considering, if the Scriptures are not followed, then the requirements of forgiveness are not met. In essence, the Kings was on the road to forgiveness, they even asked that John Mark Sinlow not be given the death penalty. However, during his punishment they requested please get him the proper mental and psychological treatment Sinlow needed for him to understand the hurt he caused. Finally, Pastor Jimmy King and First Lady King took the advice of Brother Dogood, seeking counseling. Still, they are praying for the day they can meet Sinlow face to face, offering both the chance to say the words “forgive