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 futile is it to attempt to hide sin from God?
What three definite witnesses of acceptance are mentioned by John?
What similar instruction was given to Titus?
In what statement of the Scripture was Abraham's obedience really implied?
After His resurrection, what effect had this prediction upon His disciples?
What call was made to come out of Babylon?
How perfect will be their knowledge of God?

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