Assuming your vague post is referring to Matthew 19:16-22, then both yourself, your wife, and any other person who told you it applies literally to the Christian today is missing the point.
The Rich Young Man couldn't bear to part with his wealth and so declined the invitation to follow Jesus. The point is that we ought not to be so attached to the wealth we have in this life that we miss eternal life.
A Christian is encouraged to share their wealth with the less fortunate but they are not forced to do so. Charity is not Communism.