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 will be the burden of the closing gospel message?
19. What message did Christ send to John the Baptist while John was in prison, to strengthen his wavering faith?
4. Although Lord, Maker, and an observer of the Sabbath, how was He watched and spied upon by the scribes and Pharisees on this day?
What deliverance will God finally bring to His people in this controversy?
What part will the angels have in this event?
What above all else shows God's willingness to do this?
What is said of Cornelius and his family?

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