The son of Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi, was ill and fell into a coma. When he regained consciousness, he reported that he had a vision of the next world. His father asked what he saw there. "I saw a topsy-turvy world" Rabbi Yoseph answered. "Those who occupy eminent positions here are lowly, and those who are inferior here are eminent there."

Rabbi Yehoshua remarked, "You did not see a topsy-turvy world there. You saw a true world. It is this earthly world that is topsy-turvy."

King Solomon was right. There is nothing new under the sun. Apparently, social recognition two thousand years ago was no different than today.

Who are the most popular and highest paid people? Entertainers and athletes, some of very questionable moral fiber. They may receive many millions of dollars for a service that does not really enhance anyone's welfare.

In the world to come people will be accorded their due. In this world things are upside-down.

We are not going to change society. We can avoid being pulled along by the social tide. We should know who the most valuable people are, and we should teach our children true values.