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.

With whom did sin originate?
What will sound doctrine enable the faithful teacher to do?
What fate awaits blind teachers and their followers?
How came Jesus to live for a time in Egypt?
By what was the second kingdom symbolized?
On what day did Paul and his companions preach to the devout women at Phillippi?
7. Seeing, then, that the Sabbath is holy, is to be kept holy, and is a day for holy convocations, what must be its character?

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