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.

How did Christ say those who rejected Him reasoned?
18. What effect did Christ's miracles have upon the individuals restored, and the people who witnessed them?
Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
By what are all men proved guilty?
Where had the prophet said Christ should he born?
What change is made in Satan's condition at the close of the one thousand years?
How many does Paul say will suffer persecution?

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