12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
If your sins separate you from God how can you forgive as the Lord forgave you?
Can you clothe yourself with clothes you don't possess?
How do you put on love if you aren't being loved?
Resources:
Love God More?
Living God Ministries - Love God More?