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.

In what way is this comparison further explained?
How does the Spirit witness to our acceptance with God?
Will the world be prepared to meet Him?
What prophecy had Paul upon which to base his statement?
How are the people described who are developed by the threefold message here referred to?
Out of what will they be judged?
7. What spirits stand ever ready to deceive and ruin those who are off guard or bent on going astray?

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