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 contrast is drawn in the Scriptures between the Creator and false gods?
Can anything separate the true child of God from the love of God?
How necessary is faith?
How did His questions and answers impress those who heard Him?
Concerning what subject ought we to be informed?
When was the little horn to arise?
How are the judgments upon Jerusalem again foretold?

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