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 men appreciate God's love, what will they do?
To whom, therefore, should we ascribe glory and honor?
What awaits those who despise the means of grace?
For what purpose are we to remember the Sabbath day?
Do the dead know anything?
When afflicted, for what did he pray?
What was shown the Apostle John in vision?

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