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 has Christ been made for us, and for what purpose?
What testimony did the chief priests and Pharisees bear concerning Christ's work?
11. How is the closing work of the gospel under the outpouring of the Spirit described by the Revelator?
Was the Sabbath intended as a day for public worship?
What did Christ say would he the result if the days of persecution were not shortened?
What was to he inflicted upon one of the heads of this beast?
What will be done with the righteous living?

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