Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

Answer

"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matt. 5: 5.
NOTE - This inheritance cannot be realized in this life; for here the truly meek generally have
little of earth's good things.

How necessary is the experience of sanctification?
How did the aged prophetess Anna express herself at the sight of Jesus?
What is one way in which a child may dishonor his parents?
How many are concerned in the judgment?
What charge was made against Stephen concerning his attitude toward the ceremonial law?
What was the color of the symbol under the third seal?
Upon what condition does Christ say we shall receive?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle