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 the character of a child who will not listen to his father's instruction?
How are the present effects and future results of chastisement contrasted?
How does he emphasize the reliability of prophecy?
What was the fourth beast declared to be?
With what feelings does the Lord look upon His children?
In what is the Christian to grow?
What is to be the reward of those whose works are good?

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