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.

Of whom did Christ say the Scriptures testify?
In what other way is this same truth stated?
What reply did the Lord immediately make?
How completely does God wish to separate sin from us?
What will be the experience of those born of the Spirit ?
What was required in order to effect this reconciliation?
What relation does the earthly sanctuary sustain to the heavenly?

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