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.

Can man free himself from the dominion of sin?
With what measure of love should we serve others?
Through which covenant only is there remission f sins?
19. What testimony does Eusebius (AD. 270-338), a noted bishop of the church, a flatterer of Constantine, and the reputed father of ecclesiastical history, bear upon this subject?
What song will they sing?
How numerous are these wicked spirits, or fallen angels?
For whom did Christ teach us to pray?

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