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 is said of the tender compassion of God?
What is the foundation of faith?
19. What message did Christ send to John the Baptist while John was in prison, to strengthen his wavering faith?
To what length will this effort to enforce the worship of the image of the beast be carried?
What did Christ say would be the moral condition of the world just preceding His advent?
Under whose influence are the nations to be assembled?
What was given these martyrs?

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