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.

In what prophecy are Christ's life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?
Where was the Messiah to he born?
What does he find who follows after righteousness?
In what psalm was the resurrection of Christ foretold?
What does God desire to teach the children?
What did Christ say of worship based upon the commandments of men?
What is God's attitude toward the poor?

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