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.

How extensively did Christ make use of parables?
Why was it necessary for Christ to go away?
What statement shows that sin was in the world before the law was given on Mount Sinai?
Why was the ceremonial law taken away?
What change will then take place in both the living and the sleeping saints?
What will His true followers do?
What did John see concerning this city?

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