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 other title is given this revelation of God to man?
Where again in the Psalms is His resurrection foretold?
What leads sinners to repentance?
24. In what prayer for those who crucified Him did Christ manifest the true spirit of the gospel-love for sinner?
How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom?
At what time was Daniel's second vision given?
Concerning what should we not be ignorant?

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