“And Thou, O tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, unto Thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” Micah 4:8.
Note.—The “tower of the flock” is Christ.
8. Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?
“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.
9. Who does David say have most now?
“For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.... Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.” Ps. 73:3-7.
10. Where are the righteous to be recompensed?
“Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.” Prov. 11:31.
11. What will be the difference between the portion of the righteous and the wicked?