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.

To whom did Christ become the author of salvation?
What did this power do to the truth?
How many lawgivers are there?
What did God say to Abraham concerning the Amorites?
How, then, did the Lord prove the people (verse 4) whether they would keep His law, or not?
What day is especially indicated as the day to prepare for the Sabbath?
On what day did Paul and Barnabas preach at Antioch?

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