Christian Pastor Tells Trump, ‘No One Has Paid the Price Like You Have’

President Donald Trump’s spiritual advisor Paula White told the president on Wednesday that “no one has paid the price like you have,” likening Trump to Jesus at an Easter lunch event.

The president spoke to supporters at a lunch event in the East Room, where he was joined by several religious leaders, including White, the president’s longtime spiritual adviser and White House Faith Office senior adviser. After the president’s remarks, White, also a Christian pastor, took the stage, praising the president and claiming that he was elected “because of God and because of you.”

“Thank you for allowing me to serve you, to serve people of faith, and to serve the American people. I’ve heard many people take credit for you being here, or for some of your victories, and for being in the sacred office of the president,” she said. “But the truth of it is, you are here because of God and because of you. And I just wanted to share this thought and pray over President Trump.”

White then told the crowd that between Trump and Jesus there was “a familiar pattern,” telling the president he “rose up” because of Christ’s resurrection.

“Jesus taught us so many lessons through his death, burial, and resurrection. He showed us great leadership, great transformation requires great sacrifice,” she said. “And Mr. President, no one has paid the price like you have paid the price.”

She continued:

It almost cost you your life. You were betrayed, and arrested, and falsely accused. It’s a familiar pattern that our Lord and Savior showed us. But it didn’t end there for Him, and it didn’t end there for you. God always had a plan. On the third day, He rose, He defeated evil, He conquered death, hell, and the grave. And because He rose, we all know that we can rise. And, sir, because of his resurrection, you rose up. Because he was victorious, you were victorious. And I believe that the Lord said to tell you this, because of his victory, you will be victorious in all you put your hand to.

Watch above via The White House.

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