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.

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How did God prove Israel in the wilderness?
What did the apostles say to the idolaters at Lystra?
What was Satan's design in thus persecuting the church?
What title is given the last book of the Bible?
Whom does God comfort?
What promise has God made to bereaved mothers?

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