Will the meek really inherit the earth? If so, how?

Answer 1

The Bible gives us strong reasons to believe that the promise will come true. Actually, the fulfillment of that promise is closely linked to God’s purpose for mankind and for the earth. And we are assured that what God purposes, he will carry out. (Isaiah 55:11) So, then, what did God originally purpose for mankind, and how will it all work out?

God’s Eternal Purpose for the Earth

Jehovah God created the earth for a specific purpose. “This is what Jehovah has said, the Creator of the heavens, He the true God, the Former of the earth and the Maker of it, He the One who firmly established it, who did not create it simply for nothing, who formed it even to be inhabited: ‘I am Jehovah, and there is no one else.’” (Isaiah 45:18.) Thus, the earth was created specifically for human habitation. Furthermore, it is God’s purpose for the earth to be an eternal home for mankind. “He has founded the earth upon its established places; it will not be made to totter to time indefinite, or forever.”—Psalm 104:5; 119:90.

God’s purpose regarding the earth is also made evident in the commission that he gave to the first human pair. To Adam and Eve, Jehovah said: “Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving upon the earth.” (Genesis 1:28.) The earth, which God entrusted to Adam and Eve, was to be an everlasting home for them and for their offspring. “As regards the heavens, to Jehovah the heavens belong,” declared the psalmist many centuries later, “but the earth he has given to the sons of men.”—Psalm 115:16.

To realize that marvelous prospect, Adam and Eve, as well as their offspring, must each accept Jehovah God, the Creator and Life-Giver, as their Sovereign and be willing to obey him.

Through his prophet Malachi, God declared: “I am Jehovah; I have not changed.” (Malachi 3:6.) Commenting on this verse, French Bible scholar L. Fillion observed that this declaration is closely associated with the accomplishment of divine promises. “Jehovah could have annihilated his rebellious people,” wrote Fillion, “but being unchangeable in his promises, he will, in spite of everything, be faithful to the promises he made in the past.” God’s promises, whether to an individual, a nation, or all mankind, will not be forgotten but be carried out in his due time. “He has remembered his covenant even to time indefinite, the word that he commanded, to a thousand generations.”—Psalm 105:8.

How, though, can we be sure that Jehovah has not changed his original purpose with regard to the earth? We can be sure of this because throughout God’s inspired Word, the Bible, we find mention of the divine purpose to give the earth to obedient mankind. (Psalm 25:13; 37:9, 22, 29, 34) Furthermore, the Scriptures describe those blessed by Jehovah as dwelling in security, each sitting “under his vine and under his fig tree,” with “no one making them tremble.” (Micah 4:4; Ezekiel 34:28.) Those chosen by Jehovah “will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage.” They will enjoy peace even with the beasts of the field.—Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:21, 25.
The Bible provides a foreglimpse of God’s promise in another way. During the reign of King Solomon, the nation of Israel enjoyed a time of peace and prosperity. Under his rule, “Judah and Israel continued to dwell in security, everyone under his own vine and under his own fig tree, from Dan to Beer-sheba, all the days of Solomon.” (1 Kings 4:25) The Bible says that Jesus is “more than Solomon,” and speaking of his reign, the psalmist prophetically declared: “In his days the righteous one will sprout, and the abundance of peace until the moon is no more.” At that time, “there will come to be plenty of grain on the earth; on the top of the mountains there will be an overflow.”—Luke 11:31; Psalm 72:7, 16.

Faithful to his word, Jehovah God will make sure that the promised inheritance is not only available but also restored in all its splendor. At Revelation 21:4, God’s Word tells us that in the promised new world, God “will wipe out every tear from [people’s] eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” What is promised is no less than Paradise.—Luke 23:43.
The transformation of the earth into a paradise will take place under a government that exercises its dominion from heaven, a Kingdom with Jesus Christ as King. (Matthew 6:9, 10.) First, that Kingdom will “bring to ruin those ruining the earth.” (Revelation 11:18; Daniel 2:44) Then, as the “Prince of Peace,” Jesus Christ will fulfill these prophetic words: “To the abundance of the princely rule and to peace there will be no end.” (Isaiah 9:6, 7) Under that Kingdom, millions of humans, including those who will be brought back to life by means of the resurrection, will have the opportunity to inherit the earth.—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15.
Who will be in line to enjoy that wonderful inheritance? Consider Jesus’ words: “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) What does it mean to be mild-tempered, or meek? Dictionaries generally define “meek,” or “mild,” as gentle, moderate, submissive, quiet, even timid. However, the original Greek word used means much more. “There is gentleness” in that word, observes William Barclay’s New Testament Wordbook, “but behind the gentleness there is the strength of steel.” It denotes a mental disposition that enables a person to endure injury without resentment or thought of retaliation, all as a result of having a good relationship with God, and that relationship becomes a source of strength for him.—Isaiah 12:2; Philippians 4:13.

One who is meek humbly accepts God’s standards in all aspects of his personal life; he does not insist on going by his own views or by other people’s opinions. He is also teachable, willing to be taught by Jehovah. The psalmist David wrote: “Jehovah will cause the meek ones to walk in his judicial decision, and he will teach the meek ones his way.”—Psalm 25:9; Proverbs 3:5, 6.
Will you be among “the meek” who will inherit the earth? By getting to know Jehovah and his will through a diligent study of his Word and by putting what you learn into practice, you too can look forward to inheriting an earthly paradise and living forever in it.—John 17:3.

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Answer 2

The word meek in the Bible is a Greek word which implies that that person has a gentle spirit. It is the picture of a horse that has been broken. It is still a powerful animal but controlled. Most of us think thay a meek person is a person who is a door mat for others and it's not true.
The Bible is clear that the meek will inherit the earth. After the tribulation at Christ's return a new heaven and earth will be established and those who have accept Christ as Savior will rule and reign with him. These ones will be over certain areas of the world and will be in charge of those areas.

Answer 3

once you inherit something it quite is yours continuously. in accordance to Matthew 5:5 the meek will inherit earth. a lot of human beings have been taught that the earth would be destroyed however the Bible at Ecclesiastes a million:4 grants that the earth would be right here continuously. basically Meek and Righteous persons will inherit the earth. Psalms 37:10,11 says the depraved would be accomplished away with and that the meek ones will very own the earth. Psalms 37:29 grants that the righteous will stay on earth continuously. God's purpose grew to become into that Adam and Eve might stay on earth continuously. They lost that privilege. The ransom of Jesus makes it achieveable for us to inherit what Adam lost - eternal existence on Paradise Earth. That grew to become into God's purpose for the earth and it has not replaced. each and every time you pray the Lords prayer at Matthew 6:10 you ask for that paradise. In that prayer you ask for "God's will to be accomplished on earth because it quite is in heaven" Isaiah fifty 5:11 - God's observe "shall not return to me void" So something our heavenly father say it quite is assure again genuine. i'm able to instruct you the scriptural answer because of the fact Jehovah's Witnesses confirmed it to me and that they confirmed and reason with me from my bible. i comprehend many times cases human beings talk badly of the Witnesses yet something you ask they instruct you from the bible.

Answer 4

The meek will not inherit anything unless they organize and protest for better conditions. At which point, they aren't really all that meek anymore, eh?

Answer 5

The Meek have always been 'down to earth' The UN-meek strive to fly over the earth and control all in their path.

Answer 6

Being "meek" doesn't imply being a "push over" or "nice guy". . .I think many of us get it. . .nice guys finish last if at all!

See the full and complete definition of "meek" in a good sized dictionary (noting the etymology) and all the words which oppose it.

Here are a few key definitions:

*Gently. . .like a "flow" (so consistency. . .and not in start-stop fashion);
*Mild of temper, not easily provoked or irritated;
*Not proudly or roughly;
*Humble and submissive to G-d.

And what does "inherit the earth" mean? In one sense it means mastery of this human existence in which we all find ourselves.

Hope this helps!

Answer 7

No one will inherit the Earth because She doesn't belong to any of us. The Black Rain will come, all of humanity will be wiped out and a new breed of mankind will arise from the ashes after the Earth has healed Herself.

Answer 8

It seems like that was put there to keep people from trying. A very manipulative tool used to keep people down. It makes you feel good though, to be meek and have a promise. It makes them feel good also, by having you as a slave.

Answer 9

All of the aggressive ones will blow each other up...and the meek will be the only ones left.

Answer 10

that was a mistranslation in the King James, the original bible said "the Geek will inherit the earth, thus Bill Gates is proof that the bible is true.

Answer 11

By staying out of the fights and getting to pick up the pieces when the rest of 'em are done beating each other into oblivion.

Of course, at that point would they still WANT it?