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.

Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?
Where is the price of Christ's betrayal foretold?
Does Christ possess these same attributes?
I. What is said of the fifth commandment?
How suddenly will the plagues come upon modern Babylon?
What relation do all sustain to God?
Who are heirs of the promise?

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