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 is the true basis of the brotherhood of man?
What instruction did the Apostle Peter give concerning the Gentiles who had believed?
And how may we know that we love the brethren?
How is sin defined?
What were these locusts said to have over them?
In what language is the same truth again expressed?
How long will they possess the future kingdom?

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