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.

What, therefore, must he the character of His Word?
What assurance is given concerning the unfailing power of the Creator?
For what work was this baptism to prepare them?
What will be the fate of the one who curseth his father or his mother?
What did the Savior say should precede the end?
How many resurrections are there to be?
When Christ comes, who will come with Him, and what will they do?

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