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, according to prophecy, was Christ to conduct Himself when on trial?
What has Christ been made for us, and for what purpose?
How did Christ answer him?
According to Isaiah, what was Christ to do with the law?
What did Christ say of the certainty of this prophecy?
Why are we exhorted to patience?
To what place did Jesus retire for secret devotion?

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