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.

When proclaiming His name to Moses, how did the Lord define His character?
In what promise was a Saviour from sin first revealed?
What motive will inspire all true parents to faithfulness in teaching their children?
What does Christ as the advocate of His people confess before the Father and His angels?
What is first commanded in the Sabbath commandment?
What day does the commandment say is the Lord's?
Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?

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