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.

Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
How is eternal life bestowed?
What did the wise men of the East do when they had found Jesus?
Upon whom is God's fury to be poured?
Against what three things does the third angel of Revelation 14 warn men?
What change is made in Satan's condition at the close of the one thousand years?
For what purpose was man made?

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