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 leads sinners to repentance?
What was Jesus doing when they found Him?
What was the result of Christ's working miracles at His first passover?
By what means was the image broken to pieces?
On what day did the Jews meet for worship?
Under what figures is the first trumpet described?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?

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