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.

By what is this cleansing from sin and fitting for God's service accomplished?
What was the special mission of John the Baptist?
Against what evil should fathers guard?
1. What statement did Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, make to his wise men whom he had assembled?
What did ancient Babylon do to all the nations?
By what other terms are these covenants designated?
When will this resurrection of the saints take place?

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