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 anyone boast of sinlessness?
How complete should this obedience be?
Why did God make His promise to the seed of Abraham?
When, according to the Bible, does the Sabbath begin?
What name is given to the third state of the church?
What will he reap who sows to the Spirit?
What gives us the victory in our conflict with the world?

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