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.

By what means is sin made known?
What is the very life of the Spirit?
For how long does marriage bind the contracting parties?
And how should husbands regard their wives?
Where do all go at death?
To what place were the angels that sinned cast?
What stands on either side of the river?

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