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.

To whom are those who suffer exhorted to commit their souls?
What are the commandments of God declared to be?
What did the wise men of the East do when they had found Jesus?
Why did the Lord abhor the Canaanites?
What pitiful appeal did He make to the impenitent city?
When man lost his dominion, to whom did he yield it?
How much did this promise comprehend?

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