You needed a license and follow the speed limit
If there is a general favor towards certain people, if he were to select otherwise, then people would think he was biased. This would result in a bad reputation towards him, with a worst case leading to him being impeached if the public sees enough corruption.
Answer: Telling them about the Gospel. And telling them what great miracles he performed, when he was alive.
They were all well educated and religious men who grew up in a society where personal freedom was praised, respected and cherished.