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.

In what condition are all men?
What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
Who are called to repentance?
In the interpretation of the vision, how is this self exaltation set forth?
What did Babylon give to the nations to drink?
What is the one great feature by which the true God is distinguished from all false gods?
What promise did God leave for these persecuted ones?

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