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.

What did Christ say to the Jews concerning the study of the Scriptures?
How diligently should parents teach children God's Word?
What did He teach concerning the stability of the law?
When and by whom was the Council of Nice convened?
What were these martyrs represented as doing?
19. Just before the pouring out of the plagues, what call does God send to His people still in Babylon?
By what figure does the Bible represent death?

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