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.

When and by whom was the Sabbath made?
Who gives this rest from sin?
When did the moon refuse to give her light?
What change will then take place in both the living and the sleeping saints?
22. When surrounded by the Syrian host, what did Elisha say, and for what did he pray, to encourage his frightened servant?
Whom does the Lord chasten?
Upon what condition does Christ say we shall receive?

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