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 indwelling Power keeps such from sinning?
What will be the experience of those born of the Spirit ?
In connection with Christian baptism, what is washed away?
How did Pilate comply with their request?
What is said of his mother and his grandmother?
When brought before the king, what did Daniel say?
What does the historian say of this legislation?

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