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.

To what extent has Christ suffered for sinners?
What record answers to this prophecy?
After bringing Him to the place of crucifixion, what drink was offered Christ to stupefy Him?
Why did God reprove Eli?
What promise did Christ make concerning His coming?
7. What spirits stand ever ready to deceive and ruin those who are off guard or bent on going astray?
What has this firm trust in Jesus led many to do?

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