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.

With whom did sin originate?
How did the people respond to the preaching of John?
Does the Bible recognize what may be called \"present truth\"?
Does the New Testament teach the same duty?
14. What does the \"psalm for the Sabbath day\" suggest as proper acts and themes for thought and meditation on the Sabbath?
What promise did God leave for these persecuted ones?
Concerning what have we been definitely informed?

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