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 He say a little later to the eleven?
What triumphant chorus will mark the end of the reign of sin?
What kind of worship results from false teaching?
Why were the Sacred Writings given?
Who does God say shall die?
What determines whose servants we are?
Of what are the twelve gates composed?

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