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.

Can man free himself from the dominion of sin?
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
5. What previous instruction connected with the vision of Daniel 8 was thus being more fully carried out?
On which day was a double portion of manna gathered?
What day does the commandment say is the Lord's?
16. What action of the American Federation of Catholic Societies indicates that Catholics will gladly \"join hands\" with Protestants in enforcing Sunday observance by law?
In what condition did David expect to rise?

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