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.

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What result is to be obtained by the exercise of the gifts in the church?
What promise is made to the willing and obedient?
What, according to its constitution, is the avowed object of the National Reform Association?
How is this expressed by Mark?
What prophet had foretold Christ's ride into Jerusalem?
To what Old Testament promise did Peter evidently refer?

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