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What does it mean?
The meek inheriting the earth will likely face challenges keeping it.
In plain terms
It will be interesting to see if the meek keep the earth.
What can you take from it?
Power dynamics may shift after inheritances.

Where it applies

  • leadership transitions
  • community governance
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • evaluate who holds power
  • consider sustainability of change

Questions to consider

  • Can the meek truly maintain power?
  • Is inheritance always peaceful?

Another view

This assumes meekness implies inability to defend.

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