Which Beatitude promises they will inherit the earth?

• A. The meek
• B. The merciful
• C. The poor in spirit
• D. The peacemakers

Answer: (A)

In the Beatitudes, Jesus sets up a different way of measuring blessedness: those who live with humble trust in God are promised a share in God’s future, renewed creation. The phrase about inheriting the earth is tied to meekness, which here means strength under control—a gentle, teachable dependence on God rather than a compulsive pursuit of power.

Meekness describes a posture of humility and reliance on God. It’s not weakness; it’s power exercised with restraint and submission to God’s will. The promise that such people will inherit the earth points to a future reality in which the created order is restored and the humble are given a rightful place within it. It’s the kingdom’s reversal: the seemingly weak are fully blessed.

Other Beatitudes highlight different blessed realities—mercy, recognizing spiritual need, and actively pursuing peace—but the line about inheriting the earth is the specific blessing attached to the meek.