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.

How may we know that we are the sons of God?
What accompanies repentance?
How fully does the Lord pardon when one repents?
What promise is made to those who repent and are baptized ?
What assurance was given to Daniel concerning the period of time mentioned in verse 14?
For what did Christ reprove the Pharisees?
BY whom was the Ten Commandment law proclaimed?

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