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.

18. What effect did Christ's miracles have upon the individuals restored, and the people who witnessed them?
How does Paul speak of the resurrection of Christ?
How enduring is the moral law?
What was Paul's manner respecting the Sabbath?
16. What striking testimony is borne by Neander, the noted church historian, regarding the origin of the Sunday Sabbath?
In what was shown the first tangible evidence of this \"falling away\" from the truth of God?
Why was Christ declared worthy to open these seals?

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