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 is God's attitude toward the sinner?
To what insults was Christ subjected at the house of the high priest?
What statement of the redeemed shows that they will remember God's creative power?
How did Jesus answer them?
What was the character and the work of many of the bishops at that time?
What command is given under the sixth trumpet?
Before whom are we said to speak?

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