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.

What testimony did the chief priests and Pharisees bear concerning Christ's work?
What was the result of this great miracle?
How complete a Saviour is He?
What did Daniel say the king had seen in his dream?
What will He then do for each one?
To whom does vengeance belong?
What besides creation were Israel to remember when they kept the Sabbath?

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