So far in this discipleship series, I have discussed the topics of what discipleship is, and how Jesus demonstrated discipleship while He was on Earth. Today's topic is the consideration of what is required to disciple others. As always, if any of my readers disagree with any of my points, or have anything to add, please let me know! The foundational necessity in discipleship is having a personal relationship with the Lord. We can not disciple or counsel others without wisdom, and without an understanding of God's Word. No one can have true wisdom unless he knows the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (NKJV) Likewise, no one can understand the Word of God unless he has believed in Christ, and as a result, has received the Holy Spirit. We are told in I Corinthians 2:14, "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, f