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 change is wrought in conversion, or the new birth?
What lesson did Christ design to teach in healing the man sick of the palsy?
How did He show that He loved them?
How was this little horn to exalt itself against Christ and His mediatorial work?
Under the old covenant, what did the people promise?
How is this expressed by Mark?
What should one do if asked to inquire of a familiar spirit ?

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