Who Are the Meek? Unpacking the Third Beatitude in a Bold World

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” — Matthew 5:5 This beatitude, nestled in the heart of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, has stirred centuries of reflection, debate, and even discomfort. In a world that celebrates dominance, ambition, and assertiveness, the idea that the meek — often misunderstood as weak or passive […]