As Chrysostom argues, the one who does not fear death is outside the tyranny of the devil. The reason he gives is clear: the fear of death gives the devil moral traction. When we face the threat of loss, want, or lack, we react defensively, even violently. But if the fear of death is absent the devil is stymied. As Chrysostom says, when the devil finds such a soul he can accomplish none of his works in such a person.
