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 was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
In what language is the justice of God described?
By what should we test, or prove, all doctrine?
Before His birth, what did the angel say to Joseph concerning the naming of the child?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do in order to enter into life?
What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?
How does Satan deceive the people?

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