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 home did God make for man in the beginning?
What accompanies repentance?
What indwelling Power keeps such from sinning?
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
How does this association regard the Catholic Church on this point?
What sign was to follow the darkening of the sun and the moon?
Why will this city have no need of the sun or moon?

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