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 do transgressors bring upon themselves?
What reason did Paul give for glorying in tribulations?
What will he receive who endures temptation?
Where do all go at death?
How long will they reign?
What experience followed this trust in Jesus?
Why, under these plagues, does the Lord give men blood to drink?

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