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I. It is the fruit of that humbleness of spirit and sorrow for sin of which the preceding beatitudes speak.

(1)  It flows from Christian humility and

(2)  penitential sorrow. It is

(3)  acquiescence with God's ways;

(4)  Resignation to His will; and

(5)  Subjection of the mind and judgment to the revelation He has made of His character and grace.

II. It is not only meekness in relation to God, but also meekness in relation to man.

(1)  It is kindness to adversaries;

(2)  Gentleness to foes;

(3)  Submission for the sake of peace, on all occasions where principles are not required to be compromised, or the conscience violated;

(4)  It is a principle of Christianity; and

(5)  the existence of vital, solid religion in the heart.

(J. E. Good.)

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KJV: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

WEB: Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.