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.

How are these gifts elsewhere spoken of?
Where and by whom were the foundations of home laid?
How was the prophecy given?
What example did Christ set in Sabbath observance?
What false idea of this gathering were some to hold?
15. Because Solomon asked for wisdom rather than for long life and riches, what besides wisdom did God give him?
How did man lose his dominion?

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