To Be or Not to Be

Abstract

“Be” is a fascinating word. It more than captures the attention and rigorously stimulates the imagination. It is everything to everyone all the time, yet poses a formidable challenge to be harnessed and presented in a meaningful way. The word “be” is most often coupled with “to” usually in a passive form. However, great implications result when the action verb form of “be” is used. This has to do with a conscious identity of active being. The Biblical text, Micah 6:8, “to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (NIV), clearly emphasises the active form of “be”.