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 how many of the human race did death pass as the result of Adam's transgression?
What relationship to God is established by faith?
What assurance has the believer of his union with God?
To what insults was Christ subjected at the house of the high priest?
At the end of this time, what was to be done to Messiah?
Of what besides a knowledge of God as Creator, is the Sabbath a sign?
How long will they live?

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