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, therefore, must he the character of His Word?
Is there salvation through any other?
To whom does God reveal the secrets of the future?
What unites all believers under the new covenant?
What is the character of God, and how only can He be truly worshipped?
Following the signs of His coming, what did Christ say would take place?
What will then take place?

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