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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To whom are sinners brought by conversion?
Why must justifying faith lay hold upon both the death and the resurrection of Christ?
After creating Adam and Eve, what did God say to them?
What effect did this dream have upon Daniel?
How may we know that we love the children of God?
What was one of Christ's parting promises to His disciples?

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