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 commandment guards the honor of the mother?
5. Does the second, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth commandment indicate the author of the Decalogue?
By whom were the worlds made?
What plain proposition did he submit to all Israel?
What is Christ's message to the last church?
By what name are the members of this family called?
Are the angels interested in the plan of salvation?

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