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 was required in order to effect this reconciliation?
What did those do who were baptized of John?
What does this angel say?
What was this earthly sanctuary and its round of service?
What was the result of this warfare by means of \"fire and smoke and brimstone\"?
What graces are we to add in our character building?
What fate awaits those who turn a deaf ear to the poor?

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