John the Baptist was a straight shooter. Simply put, he called things as he saw them. This got him in trouble later on in life and ended up with his head on a platter.
John called people to a very practical form of faith in God. Luke 3 says John came "preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin". In v.8 he calls on the people to "produce fruit in keeping with repentance". In verse 9 he says "the ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."
The people then asked him what to do in their specific situations. To one group he says if you got two tunics share with the one who doesn't have any; if you have food share with the one who doesn't have food. To the tax collectors he said don't collect anymore money than what you are required - meaning be honest in all your financial dealings. When soldiers asked him what they should do, he told them not to extort money - that is don't abuse your authority, don't be a bully and don't accuse people falsely (don't lie about other people). Be content with your pay. Be happy with what God has given to you and don't be envious of other people. Don't abuse them to take their stuff.
How are you doing in producing "fruit in keeping with repentance"?