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.

For what spiritual gift did the Apostle Paul pray?
Through whom is the reconciliation received?
What precious promise did Jesus make to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion?
What will be the fate of the one who curseth his father or his mother?
What did this power do to the truth?
What will be the final doom of Satan and his angels?
Who is to reign finally over God's kingdom?

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