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 did Christ's words at Jacob's well lead the woman of Samaria to ask?
What are some good fruits of proper child training?
What reason is assigned for the fall of Babylon?
To whom was the book dedicated?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
What will the Lord he to His people at this time?
Against whom do we wrestle?

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