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 was Christ's first advent to be heralded?
In what song of praise did a host of angels join?
What did Jesus present to the people as a basis of confidence in Him?
What reason did Solomon give for urging all to fear God and keep His commandments?
What special miracle is finally to be performed to deceive men, and fasten them in deception?
With what announcement does the sixth trumpet close?
What will constitute the second plague?

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