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.

To what extent has Christ suffered for sinners?
How are His mercies continually manifested?
Why did God raise Christ from the dead?
How should the wife relate herself to her husband?
BY whom was the Ten Commandment law proclaimed?
What are the \"better promises\" upon which the new covenant was established?
How did Christ speak of the gathering of the Gentiles?

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