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 reason did they give for not receiving Him?
Out of what will all be judged?
Where did Moses command the Levites to put the book of the law which he had written?
To what did the ordinances pertain that were thus abolished?
Following the signs of His coming, what did Christ say would take place?
To whom do those things which are revealed belong?
How may one grow in grace?

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