He specified the fruit they were required to bear in order to become the subjects of Christ’s kingdom; which were works of love, mercy, and benevolence. They must have virtuous characters. These fruits would be the result of genuine repentance and faith. If blessed with plenty, and they saw others destitute, they should divide with them. They must be workers. “He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.” {2SP 55.2}

Han gik i detaljer om den frugt der var nødvendig for at kunne blive borgere i Kristi rige; som var kærlighedens, barmhjertighedens og godgørenhedens gerninger. De må have nogle dydige karaktertræk. Disse frugter vil være resultatet af oprigtig anger og tro. Hvis de blev velsignet rigtig, og de så andre lide, ville de dele med dem. De må være medarbejdere. »Den, som har to kjortler, skal dele med den, som ingen har; og den, som har mad, skal gøre ligeså!« Der kom også toldere for at døbes, og de spurgte ham: »Mester! hvad skal vi gøre?« Han svarede dem: »Opkræv ikke mere, end der er foreskrevet jer.« Også soldater spurgte ham og sagde: »Hvad skal så vi gøre?« Og han sagde til (56) dem: »I må ikke mishandle eller udplyndre nogen, men lad jer nøje med jeres lønning!«