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.

For what purpose did Christ come to this world?
Had the Lord spoken regarding the Sabbath previous to this time?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do in order to enter into life?
10. Because the disciples plucked a few ears of corn on the Sabbath day to satisfy hunger, what accusation did the Pharisees make against them to Christ?
Against what deceptions did Christ then warn us?
When we see all these things, what are we to know?
What is said of charity in the Scriptures?

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