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.

With what words did the chief priests and others mock Jesus while on the cross?
13. After the accumulation of the sins of the year in this way, what service took place on the tenth day of the seventh month of each year?
When was this time of reformation?
What is one of the offices of the moral law?
What other reason is given for keeping the Sabbath?
What kind of labor is to be done through the week?
What is the bond of perfection?

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