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.

9. In what statement to the woman at Jacob's well did Jesus intimate that the ceremonial system of worship would be abolished?
Of what is the Sabbath commandment a part?
In His first recorded discourse, what did Christ say of the law?
Was there anything made without Christ?
What are all admonished to do when these signs have appeared?
Does God delight to afflict any?
What universal chorus of praise will then be heard?

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