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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At Corinth what did he do on the Sabbath days?
What command was given these locusts?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
How extensive will be the reign of Christ?

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