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.
 


Why did God destroy the antediluvian world?
What was the Lord's covenant which they were to keep as their part of this covenant?
Does the New Testament teach the same duty?
Who is Lord of the Sabbath?
What did the bishops determine to do?
What is Satan himself called?
For what purpose did Christ say God had anointed Him?

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