--- title: Use your voice in public life date: 2017-10-27T00:00:00+01:00 author: Tim Coysh canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/advocacy/use-your-voice-in-public-life" section: Pages --- We live in a time when our words and actions as Christians, are under more scrutiny than ever before. ​‘Cancel culture’ and individualism are prevalent in today’s society and as a result it can feel like an easier option to withhold our evangelical point of view around the dinner table, at work, or in our communities. As Christians, we are called to be in the world but not of the world (John 17:15). This means we are to take an active role in [our workplaces](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/reports/living-for-jesus-at-work) and communities, whilst keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. We can be the salt and light, enriching the culture and reflecting the goodness of Jesus (Matthew 5:13 – 16) and by loving our neighbours as ourselves (Mark 12:31). Christians can be involved in public life and our communities, in the hope that God might work through us, redeeming both culture and people, as He has promised. ### Resources: ##### We want to equip you to be brave and excited when sharing your faith with others, and live whole-heartedly for Jesus, understanding the legal freedoms and protection you have. Our prayer is that each of these resources will help you as you serve your Heavenly Father. 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