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 may be perceived through the things that are made?
How are the present effects and future results of chastisement contrasted?
When and by whom was the Council of Nice convened?
1. How did Christ feel concerning Jerusalem, as He was about to make His final visit to the city before His crucifixion?
How much do the dead know of what is going on among men?
Whom does the Lord chasten?
From what ills will the saints he for ever delivered?

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