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.

Of whom did Moses and the prophets write?
Is it the duty of gospel ministers to execute vengeance?
6. What influence do the Bible and history show working in the church immediately after apostolic days?
Why are they demanded now?
What was to take place under the third trumpet?
Did angels exist before the death of any of the human family?
When will immortality be conferred upon the saints?

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