Gospel of Matthew Chapter 5 Vs. 5

 The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 

are the meek… shall inherit the earth”, refers again to those who have been humbled before God and will not only inherit the blessedness of heaven, but also will ultimately share in the kingdom of God on earth. Here, in the opening statements of the Sermon on the Mount, is the balance between the physical and spiritual promise of the kingdom. The kingdom of which Jesus preached is both “in you” and is yet “to come.”

This word “meek” has been misunderstood by so many. It really means humble, or mild-mannered. This is the opposite of being out of control. It is not weakness, but supreme self-control empowered by the Spirit (Gal. 5:23). This is an attitude of the soul toward God and man, being willing to be instructed by God and willing to receive chastisement when necessary.

This has nothing to do with going around with your head hanging down, or even allowing people to push you around. This is a humble heart, quick to understand, forgive, and obey God. We see here, a blessing connected with it.

inherit the earth... Christians will reign with Jesus as His subordinates here on the earth the 1,000 year reign of Christ, and we truly shall inherit the earth. This is just another attribute of the Christian’s humble heart.

Some of the standards are general (e.g., “You cannot serve both God and money” [Mat. 6:24] ); some are specific (e.g., “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles” [Mat. 5:41]); and some pertain to the future (e.g., “many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name?’” [Mat. 7:22]).