On the other hand, withdrawing from the world in order to avoid sinning or losing one's sanctification is unscriptural. Though spiritual disciplines can play an important part in Christian growth, such activities are not in themselves a measure of sanctification. Rituals, such as water baptism, communion or rededication, though having value in other directions, do not confer holiness upon a person. Sanctification or holiness cannot be claimed simply because one has received a supernatural revelation, mystical insight, or spiritual gift. Without a divinely-given love for God and for others, such actions have no value, and certainly do not count for holiness.
Obedience is an essential evidence of sanctification or holiness.
Service alone is not a proof of holiness. A sanctified life will produce Christian service, but one can perform service without necessarily living a sanctified life. That is the only true test. Sanctification is not deification of the believer. Human attempts to imitate the work of the Spirit can turn ugly at the slightest provocation and discredit the name of our Lord.