Luke 3:10

John Is Approached By Jews, By The Outcasts And by Soldiers (3:10-14).

‘And the crowds asked him, saying, “What then must we do?”

The crowds were moved and asked what they could do about it. John's reply is straight and practical. He does not just tell them to be more thoughtful unselfish and considerate (which he might have done) he lays on the line examples of how they can be so. (He could have said, You must love your neighbour as yourself', but instead he applies it practically).