As we bring our only to Jesus, He blesses and breaks it. The breaking is a process of humbling ourselves before Him. We cannot be puffed up because we have an only. We cannot be proud of ourselves because of our biblical studies, theological positions, and good deeds. In fact, if we try to minister out of our only's, we will be completely ineffective.
Nothing lasting takes place.
We are simply tickling people's ears. We must recognize that it is not our training or abilities that minister to others. Rather, it is Jesus Christ working through our abilities that brings successful ministry. After blessing and breaking our only, Jesus returns it to us, expecting us to take it into our communities and do something with it. The disciples gave theirs away.