"Blessed are meek, for they shall inherit the earth."
The beatitudes are not a checklist designed for earning or achieving, as if those who are gentle and mild mannered, will as a result, be rewarded with the blessing of inheriting the earth.
The beatitudes identify blessings that have already been received. First, God's Grace in Jesus Christ subdues the wild nature of believers so that they progress in the meekness of Christ. Second, they are transformed to the likeness of Christ to inherit the New Heaven and the new earth. Blessed indeed!
Matthew 5:3-10
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.