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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In what language is the justice of God described?
What is felt in heaven when a sinner repents?
In what song of praise did a host of angels join?
What event does he speak of as immediately following these times of refreshing?
When did the stars fall, as here predicted?
While dining with Zaccheus, what did Christ say?

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