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.

3. By what comparison is it indicated that some portions of God's Word are more difficult to understand than others?
For what purpose did Christ come into the world?
Whose Spirit inspired their utterances?
What relation does the earthly sanctuary sustain to the heavenly?
With what are we to comfort one another?
What does the Apostle Peter say concerning the trials through which every believer must pass?
What promises are made to those who consider the poor?

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