Trey Knowles - Truth & Knowledge

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 67 – “Love Always Trusts” In this episode, Trey Knowles shares that while love always trusts, we must be careful not to be deceived. True trust is rooted in God, not in people. He reminds listeners that it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to rely on human strength. As Scripture warns, those who place their trust in man and turn their hearts away from God bring harm upon themselves. Trey emphasizes that genuine love trusts fully in the Lord, who is the only unfailing source of strength and protection.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 66 – “Love Always Protects” In this episode, Trey Knowles discusses the idea that genuine love always protects — but that protection requires trust. When we fail to trust or listen to the one protecting us, we step outside the safety that love provides. True protection comes through faith and obedience. As Trey reminds listeners, no weapon formed against us can prosper because love stands as our shield. Citing Psalm 28:7, he emphasizes that “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me,” underscoring that through trust in God's love, we remain guarded from harm.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 64 – “Love Does Not Delight in Evil” In this episode, Trey Knowles explains that true love rejects evil and aligns itself with what is good. Citing Romans 12:9, “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good,” he teaches that if something does not reflect God's character, we should not condone, watch, listen to, or participate in it. Trey challenges listeners to reflect on what they allow into their hearts and minds—asking, “What are your eyes seeing and your ears hearing? Is it good or bad?” He reminds believers, through Philippians 4:8, to focus on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy. Love cannot dwell in evil; a holy person turns away from it and clings to goodness.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 63 – “Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs” In this episode, Trey Knowles emphasizes that it's easy to criticize others, but true love calls us to teach, help, and correct with compassion. He reminds listeners that resentment and revenge are not expressions of love. Drawing from Matthew 5:20, Trey explains that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, our righteousness must surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees—meaning we must cultivate mercy and forgiveness. Genuine love shows itself through compassion, mercy, and a heart that forgives rather than keeps a record of wrongs, reflecting Jesus' desire for mercy over sacrifice.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 62 – “Love is Not Easily Angered” In this episode, Trey Knowles discusses how to manage anger in a godly way. He reminds listeners that while feeling anger is natural, we must not let it lead us into sin, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Patience plays a key role in overcoming anger—it allows us to seek understanding before reacting. Those who are quick-tempered often lose control, but by being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, we can respond with wisdom and grace. Trey encourages listeners not to react in anger, but instead to seek understanding first.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 65 – “Love Is Not a Status” In this episode, Trey Knowles explores the true meaning of love between a man and a woman, emphasizing that love should not be based on appearance, status, or superficial reasons—but on authenticity and sincerity. He challenges listeners to reflect: Does a woman need to be skinny to be loved? Do I love someone only for their looks? Making another person feel unloved, he explains, is never right. Trey draws from the story of Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29. Rachel was described as beautiful, while Leah was not, yet God blessed Leah in a special way—opening her womb and ultimately allowing Jesus to come from her lineage. This shows that God sees and values those who feel overlooked or unloved, and He has a way of “making up the difference.” Trey encourages listeners who feel unappreciated in relationships to trust that God sees their pain and will bring restoration in His time. Genuine love values a person's heart, not their status or appearance. When love is based on what someone offers rather than who they are, it isn't true love.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 61 – “Love Is Not Self-Seeking” In this episode, Trey Knowles teaches that true love is selfless, not self-centered. He warns against living like the characters in the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, who were consumed by greed and self-interest. To be self-seeking is to pursue one's own desires and ambitions without regard for others—a mindset that stands in direct opposition to God's love. Trey challenges listeners with a powerful question: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” Genuine love looks beyond personal gain and seeks the well-being of others, reflecting the selfless nature of Christ.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 60 – “Love Does Not Dishonor Others” In this episode, Trey Knowles discusses the importance of showing honor as an expression of love. To honor someone means to treat them with genuine admiration and respect. Disrespect, on the other hand, is the opposite of love and reveals a lack of honor toward others. Trey emphasizes Proverbs 21:21, which teaches that “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” When we choose to live with integrity and compassion, we not only honor others but also experience the blessings of a life aligned with God's righteousness. True love, therefore, never dishonors—it uplifts and respects.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 59 – “Love Is Not Prideful” In this episode, Trey Knowles reflects on the danger of pride and the power of humility, drawing from Proverbs 11:2, which says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” He explains that pride corrupts the heart, leading people into sin and self-deception. Trey also references Proverbs 16:18–19, reminding listeners that “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” It is far better to be humble and stand with the oppressed than to join the proud in their wrongdoing. Pride feeds the flesh and resists righteousness, but true love calls for humility and repentance. Finally, Trey highlights Proverbs 8:13, where God declares, “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” Trey urges believers to turn from prideful attitudes and embrace humility, for love is never proud.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 58 – “Love Does Not Boast” In this episode, Trey Knowles emphasizes that no one has a reason to boast or make others feel inferior. What we have is not worth boasting about unless it comes from the Lord. If we boast, it should only be in God—His salvation, righteousness, and goodness—recognizing that apart from Him, we are nothing but a mist that appears briefly and then vanishes. Trey references Romans 2:11–13, which teaches that God shows no favoritism. Those who sin without the law will perish without it, and those who sin under the law will be judged by it. It is not enough to merely hear God's word; we must live it out. True justification comes through obedience and faith, as demonstrated by Abraham. Trey challenges listeners to examine what they boast about—whether it's achievements, status, or control used to diminish others. Such pride is contrary to love, because love does not boast.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 57 – “Love Does Not Envy” In this episode, Trey Knowles delves into the destructive nature of envy, reminding us that where envy exists, love cannot. Envy, or resentfulness, stems from a desire to possess what belongs to someone else—what Scripture calls coveting. This desire, when left unchecked, leads to bitterness, wickedness, and separation from the spirit of God, who is love. Trey explains that the Hebrew word for covet can also mean lust—a strong craving for what is forbidden. When a person allows such desire to rule their heart, it results in disobedience and harm, echoing the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden. Their longing for what God had forbidden brought lasting consequences for all humanity. Through this teaching, Trey reminds us that true love rejoices in others' blessings rather than envies them, and that walking in love keeps us aligned with God's heart.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 56 – “Love Is Kind” In this episode, Trey Knowles reflects on the true meaning of kindness—a quality we are called to live out every day. He reminds us that kindness isn't just an occasional act, but a way of life rooted in love and faith. Drawing from Colossians 3:12, Trey emphasizes the importance of clothing ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience as expressions of God's love in action.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 55 – “Love is Not Sex” In this episode, Trey Knowles teaches that love and sex are not the same, emphasizing that confusing the two leads to sin through lust. He shares from personal experience, urging listeners to repent and turn away from sexual immorality, including sex before marriage, pornography, masturbation, and other lustful behaviors. Trey calls on men to take responsibility, exercise self-control, and respect women as equals rather than objects of desire or control. He warns against treating women as possessions or engaging in exploitative behaviors, urging anyone involved in such actions to seek help and repentance. The message is clear: true love is pure, patient, and godly—not driven by lust or sexual desire. Trey encourages listeners to pursue holiness and live according to God's design for love and relationships

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 54 – “Love is Patient” In this episode, Trey Knowles reflects on God's enduring patience and what it teaches us about how to treat one another. He shares that just as God shows patience, grace, and compassion toward us despite our mistakes, we too are called to be patient with others. God never gives up on us, and His patience is meant to draw us closer to repentance and transformation. Trey highlights two key scriptures: Romans 2:4 reminds us that God's kindness, forbearance, and patience are meant to lead us to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 emphasizes that the Lord is patient, desiring that no one should perish but that everyone should come to repentance. Through this message, Trey encourages listeners to embrace patience as an expression of love, mirroring God's own heart toward us.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 53 – “Peace and Hope” In this episode, Trey Knowles reflects on the contrast between sin and grace, drawing from Romans 5:12–19. He explains that sin and death entered the world through one man, Adam, and as a result, all humanity shares in that sin and its consequences. Yet, through another man—Jesus Christ—life, peace, and hope have entered the world. Trey emphasizes that while Adam's trespass brought condemnation and death, Christ's obedience brings justification and life. The gift of God's grace, given through Jesus, far surpasses the effects of sin. Through faith in Christ, believers are made righteous and can live in the peace and hope that come from God's abundant grace.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 52 – “America, You Arrogant One” In this episode, Trey Knowles delivers a solemn message to America, calling the nation to humility and repentance before God. He warns that true blessing comes only through walking in obedience to the Lord. Citing Scripture, Trey reminds listeners that if we continue to sin willfully after knowing the truth, only judgment remains. Just as those who rejected Moses' law faced death without mercy, how much greater will the punishment be for those who reject Christ, dishonor His sacrifice, and insult the Spirit of grace.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 51.4 – “I Am Not Ashamed” In this episode, Trey Knowles boldly declares his confidence in the gospel, urging believers to stand firm in God's truth without fear or shame. Drawing from Romans 1:18–32, he highlights humanity's rejection of God and the resulting moral decline, reminding listeners that while sin brings God's wrath, the gospel remains the true and powerful source of hope and salvation.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 51.3 – “Pure or Impure” In this episode, Trey Knowles offers a reflective exploration of spirituality and self-awareness inspired by 2 Corinthians 6:16, which asks how the temple of God can coexist with idols. The message reminds us that we are living temples of God and must remove all forms of impurity from our lives. The episode draws a powerful parallel between the scientific and spiritual realms: Pure Substances: In science, pure substances—such as oxygen, water, or carbon dioxide—consist of a single element or compound, displaying consistent and predictable properties. Spiritually, purity mirrors this clarity and consistency. It represents wholehearted devotion, authenticity, and alignment with divine truth, free from conflicting influences. Impure Substances: Impure substances, like air or seawater, are mixtures containing various elements and compounds, resulting in variable properties. Spiritually, impurity stems from inner conflict—attachments, distractions, and divided loyalties—that weaken our connection with God. Through this metaphor, Knowles invites listeners to examine their inner composition and strive for spiritual purity—a state of harmony, focus, and divine alignment.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 51.2 – “What Jesus Did for Me,” In this episode Trey Knowles shares his personal testimony of how Jesus Christ saved him from sin and transformed his life. He speaks of the deep love of Christ, who brought him out of darkness into light, granting him salvation, righteousness, and a new spirit. Trey expresses unwavering faith and devotion, declaring that nothing can separate him from Christ's love. He pledges to walk in the ways of the Lord, trusting Him as his light and shield, and to dwell in God's presence forever. All glory and thanks are given to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who brings life to all.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 50 – “Adoption” In this episode, Trey Knowles unpacks the meaning of adoption in the Word of God. Before knowing Christ, I was lost—enslaved to the spiritual forces of the world, cut off from my true identity, and unable to receive my inheritance. But that is no longer the case. Through Jesus Christ, I have been redeemed, adopted, and made new. His Spirit now dwells in my heart, teaching me to cry out, “Abba, Father,” because I am His child. This is the reality for all who believe—we are His sons and daughters. Adoption means being made a legal son or daughter, and Scripture uses this image to reveal how God brings us into His family. Jesus the Messiah came so “that we might receive adoption to sonship”—and He fulfilled that mission completely. I am no longer abandoned or enslaved. I belong to God. As Romans 8:15 declares: “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by Him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'” This is who we are—we are children of God.