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 was one direct purpose of the incarnation of Christ?
13. To the woman who had been healed by touching His garment, what did Christ say made her whole?
What was the first beast like?
What statement shows that sin was in the world before the law was given on Mount Sinai?
5. Before their entrance into Canaan, what instruction did Moses give Israel concerning these things?
How many does Paul say will suffer persecution?
What do our transient afflictions do for us?

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