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.

Whose voice had more weight with Saul than had the commandment of God?
11. How is the closing work of the gospel under the outpouring of the Spirit described by the Revelator?
What motive will inspire all true parents to faithfulness in teaching their children?
How was the destruction of Jerusalem and the sanctuary by the Romans then foretold?
How many will yield to the demand to worship the beast?
How many will receive a reward when Christ comes?
By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?

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