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.

From what is He able to keep us?
After creating man, what did God say?
What relation does the earthly sanctuary sustain to the heavenly?
What place has the Sabbath in the work of salvation?
How did death enter the world?
How long was the Sabbath to be a sign of the true God?
For what purpose did Christ say God had anointed Him?

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