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 duty does God require of children?
What specific statement emphasizes this identification?
What are the wages of sin?
What is it that makes a thing holy?
What determines whose servants we are?
What does Christ promise overcomers?
Are God's people free from affliction?

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