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.

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Who was this promised seed?
Why should children obey their parents?
What was denoted by the ten horns?
How is sin defined?
What day is especially indicated as the day to prepare for the Sabbath?
When did David say he would be satisfied?

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