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.

For how long a time should one honor his parents?
What did Daniel say the king had seen in his dream?
What was the character of- their deeds?
10. What does the Psalmist say was the reason why God brought His people out of Egypt, and placed them in Canaan?
How was the matter finally decided?
In view of this fact, what does Christ tell us to do?
What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees who came to his baptism?

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