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 the only unpardonable sin?
Into what experience are those baptized who are baptized into Christ?
Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
To whom does God reveal the secrets of the future?
What appeared upon the opening of the second seal?
What did Christ say concerning secret prayer?
What petitions may we confidently expect God to hear?

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