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.

How dependent are we upon Christ for salvation?
How complete is to be the fall of modern Babylon?
What proves that the law is an undivided whole?
What reason is given in the commandment for keeping the Sabbath day holy?
8. In what language did Christ briefly describe the experiences of His people previous to these calamities?
12. Are men's hearts now \"failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth\"?
What promises are made to those who consider the poor?

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