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 admission did they secure from Him as the basis of condemning Him?
What warning is therefore given?
On what day was John in the Spirit?
What is set forth as the basis for hope and comfort?
What words to this church show the second advent near?
What were these locusts said to have over them?
What warning has been given us through the Apostle Peter?

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